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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD FINES (B)
Ordinance No. 0-06-65
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, relating to Code Enforcement Board fines; amending subsection (b) of section 2-388.1, of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances, providing for the maximum fines permitted by section 162.09(2)(d), Florida Statutes; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance, as amended.
explanation
The City Commission at its meeting on June 12, 2006, authorized the City Attorney to draft and the Clerk of the Commission to advertise an ordinance giving the Code Enforcement Board or special magistrates, or both, authority to impose a maximum fine not to exceed $1,000 per day per violation for a first violation, $5,000 per day per violation for a repeat violation, and up to $15,000 per violation if the CEB or special magistrate finds the violation to be irreparable or irreversible in nature, as provided by section 162.09(2)(d), Fla. Stat.
This ordinance requires two public hearings. If the ordinance passes on first reading, second and final reading will be held on July 10, 2006.